| #3826 |
Who appoints the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities? |
The President of India |
| #3827 |
Which Article provides for the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities? |
Article 350B |
| #3828 |
Can the recommendations of these Commissions be binding on the government? |
No, they are advisory in nature |
| #3829 |
Can these Commissions investigate and monitor safeguards for SCs, STs, and OBCs? |
Yes, including reporting to the President |
| #3830 |
Who appoints the chairpersons and members of these Commissions? |
The President of India |
| #3831 |
Which Article provides for the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC)? |
Article 338B |
| #3832 |
Which Article provides for the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)? |
Article 338A |
| #3833 |
Which Article provides for the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)? |
Article 338 |
| #3834 |
What are the functions of the Finance Commission? |
Recommend distribution of taxes between the Centre and the States |
| #3835 |
Who appoints the Finance Commission? |
The President of India |
| #3836 |
Which Article provides for Finance Commission? |
Article 280 |
| #3837 |
What is the role of the Attorney General? |
Chief legal advisor to the Government of India and represents the Union in legal matters |
| #3838 |
Who appoints the Attorney General? |
The President of India |
| #3839 |
Which Article provides for the Attorney General of India? |
Article 76 |
| #3840 |
What are the functions of CAG? |
Audit of all receipts and expenditure of the Union and State governments |
| #3841 |
What is the term of office of the CAG? |
Six years or up to the age of 65, whichever is earlier |
| #3842 |
Who appoints the CAG? |
The President of India |
| #3843 |
Which Article provides for the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India? |
Article 148 |
| #3844 |
Can State PSCs be abolished? |
Yes, by a resolution of the President in consultation with the state government |
| #3845 |
Which Article provides for State Public Service Commissions (SPSC)? |
Article 315 |
| #3846 |
What are the functions of UPSC? |
Recruitment, promotion, transfer, and disciplinary control of civil services |
| #3847 |
Can UPSC members be removed? |
Yes, under conditions specified in Articles 316 and 317 |
| #3848 |
Who appoints the Chairman and members of UPSC? |
The President of India |
| #3849 |
Which Article provides for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)? |
Article 315 |
| #3850 |
What are the functions of the Election Commission? |
Conduct free and fair elections for Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President |